2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Costa Rica Lottery Winners Saved After Proposed Tax Bill Fails
An attempt by Costa Rica's leaders to increase the country's revenue through additional taxes has fallen flat. The Legal Affairs Committee of the Costa Rican Congress decided to shelve the bill that sought to introduce a tax on lottery prizes. Some Costa...
Crown Resorts Learns Fate in Western Australian as Crown Perth Inquiry Wraps Up
New South Wales was the first to go after Crown Resorts for its business practices. That's before Victoria followed. Now, Western Australia has completed its inquiry into the casino operator's past, and has issued its verdict. New South Wales (NSW) determined last...
Portugal Implements Ban on Publication of Live Odds for Sports Events
In-game betting is increasingly popular in the sports world. It's taking a step backward in Portugal, though, following the introduction of a new regulation restricting where sportsbooks can publish their odds. In-game, or live betting, is the act of wagering on a...
Crypto.com Now an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Cryptocurrency continues to find access to mainstream activity, especially in the sports realm. Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has been particularly busy gaining access to the world stage, and is now a sponsor of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. FIFA has announced...
Imperial Pacific Could Permanently Lose Saipan Casino License in Two Months
Imperial Pacific International has been living on borrowed time for the past year. The company could permanently lose its casino license in Saipan, but just won a temporary reprieve that will delay any action. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is trying desperately to...
Chile Considering Ban on Sports Betting Advertising, Sponsorships
Chile could become the latest country to ban sports betting advertising in sports events. A legislator with the Independent Democratic Union Party hopes his initiative will lead the way. The advertising of sportsbooks has increased in recent years, especially in Chilean soccer...
Macau Legislators Review Gaming Law Amendments, Prepare for Final Reading
Macau continues to advance its efforts to update local gambling laws. The committee charged with their review wrapped up another reading this week, with another revision coming next month. Macau is a step closer to completing major gambling law reforms that could...
SkyCity Auckland Blasted for Allowing Banned Gambler to Play for 28 Hours Straight
SkyCity Entertainment Group is going through a bit of a rough patch. Topping off the casino operator's issues is an investigation by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs that found disturbing and "deficient" responsible gambling practices. SkyCity operations slowed down over...
Smarkets Data Shows More People Hedging Bets on a UK Recession This Year
The UK could enter a recession this year. The economy is a little unstable right now, and according to the movement on Smarkets' political markets, Britains are increasingly becoming more pessimistic. The UK government is borrowing more money than it has in...
South Korean Firm Ignores Russia Debacle, Plans New Primorye Casino
Russia's economy is suffering tremendously due to sanctions and commercial exoduses as a result of the country's invasion of Ukraine. However, a South Korean firm is willing to ignore the troubles to build a casino resort in the Russian Far East. Many...
